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Caroni 1996 Paradise 12 belongs to an exclusive collection celebrating the legendary heritage of Caroni Distillery. Each release comes from a unique cask distilled in the 1990s and is accompanied by artwork from Trinidadian artist Che Lovelace, whose vibrant pieces—blending magical realism and abstraction—offer a contemporary vision of Caribbean life and colour.
This single cask was fully matured in Trinidad & Tobago until 2019, before being transferred to France and further refined in demijohns in Cognac, preserving remarkable aromatic depth and precision.
The result is an exceptional Full Proof Heavy Caroni with a rich, exuberant and deeply expressive profile. Intense, powerful and captivating, it delivers a sensory journey straight to the heart of the Caribbean.
Caroni is a legendary distillery from Trinidad, renowned for producing exceptional rums with a powerful and distinctive identity. Founded in 1918, it was long considered the island’s flagship distillery, crafting rich and intense rums using its column still and traditional production methods.
Closed in 2002, Caroni has since become a true myth in the rum world. Its remaining stocks, rediscovered and bottled by enthusiasts like Luca Gargano of Velier, are now highly sought after. Appreciated for their deep aromas of dried fruits, tar, spices, and molasses, Caroni rums are an essential reference for connoisseurs and collectors alike.
Plantation XO 20th Anniversary was designed to commemorate Alexandre Gabriel's 20th year as master blender of Plantation rums. This is a blend of rums aged 12 to 20 years from Barbados, which truly captures the essence of the island. Like other Plantation rums, this exotic rum has matured in its country of origin, Barbados, but has also retained aging in cognac barrels,...
Appleton Estate 21 Ans is a tribute to the Nassau Valley, the lush, fertile home of Appleton Estate. All the rums that make up 21 Ans Nassau Valley Casks are rigorously selected, distilled with water filtered through limestone rock and aged for at least 21 years in Jamaica's tropical climate.
Aged for fourteen years under a tropical climate, this rum then continued its maturation in a continental climate, gaining remarkable depth and complexity. Its full maturation in Madeira casks has shaped a rich and sophisticated aromatic and flavor profile, marked by elegance and character.
Both classically styled and expressively...In 2023, after 10 years of operation, the owner took the difficult decision to close the distillery. He chose to sell the entire stock of aging rums, as well as the last batch of white rum, to La Maison & Velier. Although some of the reasons for this decision remain unclear, one thing is certain: the Nine Leaves legacy will live on, with the promise of future...
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